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With a plethora of vineyards and wine producers practically in our backyard, it's no wonder wine tasting on Long Island is a popular summer (and Fall!) activity. If you've headed out east before, you're likely familiar with the vineyards and their offerings - but are you aware of the new wines coming out this season?
Check out the list below for a sneak preview, then reserve your ride with us and explore what new varieties Long Island Wine Country has to offer:
Martha Clara Vineyards
6025 Sound Ave, Riverhead
Prepare yourself for three new vintages this summer, including two of their 2014 Northern Solstice Blends (the Rosé with notes of watermelon, strawberry and hints of cotton candy and the Blanc with hints of pineapple and other tropical fruits) as well as their new vintage of Northville Blanc, a blend of 65% Chardonnay and 35% Viognier.
Sparkling Pointe
39750 Middle Rd, Southhold
On Saturday, July 25th from 1-6pm, head to Sothhold’s Sparkling Pointe for their 6th Annual Carnaval Celebration! The event celebrates the second release of Cuvée Carnaval Rogue(sparking red with notes of black cherries and cinnamon) as well as the NV Cuvée Carnaval Rosé (sweeter sparking rose with notes of watermelon and strawberries). Plus, you’ll enjoy the Samba Nova Drum Band and Brazilian Carnaval dancers!
Wolffer Estate Vineyard
139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack
Pay homage to summertime in the Hamptons with Wolffer’s new vintage of their extremely popular rosé, Summer in a Bottle. Following its success, they are also releasing Summer in a Bottle White. In July, visitors can expect to find a new rosé from the Wolffer Estate vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina called the Finca Wolffer Rosé 2015. Plan for a Sunday Funday at Wolffer, Sundays on the Terrace takes place from 9a-1p offering a brunch service with rosé mimosas and cider cocktails, not to mention this vineyard offers live music, yoga in the vines and other special events throughout the summer.
Raphael Vineyard
39390 Route 25, Peconic
Taste one of four new wines alongside live music every Sunday, including: Bel Rosso, a new label remade from a previously discontinued blend incorporating Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon; Rosé of Pinot Noir, a dry wine with balanced acidity exhibiting flavors of grapefruit and lime; 2014 First Label Sauvignon Blanc, hand selected from the vineyard’s oldest vines offering crisp flavors of pineapple, grapefruit and lemongrass; Cabernet Franc, a fruity red wine showing notes of raspberries, licorice, and black olive.
6025 Sound Ave, Riverhead
Prepare yourself for three new vintages this summer, including two of their 2014 Northern Solstice Blends (the Rosé with notes of watermelon, strawberry and hints of cotton candy and the Blanc with hints of pineapple and other tropical fruits) as well as their new vintage of Northville Blanc, a blend of 65% Chardonnay and 35% Viognier.
Sparkling Pointe
39750 Middle Rd, Southhold
On Saturday, July 25th from 1-6pm, head to Sothhold’s Sparkling Pointe for their 6th Annual Carnaval Celebration! The event celebrates the second release of Cuvée Carnaval Rogue(sparking red with notes of black cherries and cinnamon) as well as the NV Cuvée Carnaval Rosé (sweeter sparking rose with notes of watermelon and strawberries). Plus, you’ll enjoy the Samba Nova Drum Band and Brazilian Carnaval dancers!
Wolffer Estate Vineyard
139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack
Pay homage to summertime in the Hamptons with Wolffer’s new vintage of their extremely popular rosé, Summer in a Bottle. Following its success, they are also releasing Summer in a Bottle White. In July, visitors can expect to find a new rosé from the Wolffer Estate vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina called the Finca Wolffer Rosé 2015. Plan for a Sunday Funday at Wolffer, Sundays on the Terrace takes place from 9a-1p offering a brunch service with rosé mimosas and cider cocktails, not to mention this vineyard offers live music, yoga in the vines and other special events throughout the summer.
Raphael Vineyard
39390 Route 25, Peconic
Taste one of four new wines alongside live music every Sunday, including: Bel Rosso, a new label remade from a previously discontinued blend incorporating Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon; Rosé of Pinot Noir, a dry wine with balanced acidity exhibiting flavors of grapefruit and lime; 2014 First Label Sauvignon Blanc, hand selected from the vineyard’s oldest vines offering crisp flavors of pineapple, grapefruit and lemongrass; Cabernet Franc, a fruity red wine showing notes of raspberries, licorice, and black olive.
Call us today and we’ll set up a fully customizable wine tour to the above vineyards.
We provide our customers with luxurious limousines and/or limo buses
which can accommodate a party of 2 to 30 guests to the East End of Long
Island for a day of relaxation and fun. Visit our wine tour page for more information!
